Governance and Ethics in Sport

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The study of ethical problems in the contemporary sport industry & the theoretical models for analyzing these problems. Various governing agencies in sport will be studied, & may include those at the high school, collegiate, & professional levels, emphasizing investigation of the organizational structure, authority, membership & influence of these sport governing bodies. Topics for discussion will include: governance practices in international sport, with a particular focus on organizations such as FIFA, UCI, IAAF & the ICC; how governance in sport can facilitate corruption in sport; cheating in sport; values and morals in the international sport industry; ethical decision making in athletic administration; the sport ethic; & the role of NCAA, UIL, & NFHS in leveling the playing field.